February 14, 2019

‘I Want to be Badass’: From Runner to Triathlete

“If you had told me four years ago I was going to be a triathlete, I would have laughed. It […]

November 28, 2017

Escape this January: Announcing the first-ever Michigan Runner Girl Winter Getaway

Moonlit snowshoeing, cross country skiing and hiking through the woods, yoga, delicious food and drink…all in a gorgeous Up North […]

June 16, 2014

(M)22 Reasons to Love this Challenge

Maybe it’s true – the third time is a charm. Though my first two M22 Challenges – the first in […]

June 10, 2013

Race Report: 2013 M-22 Challenge

I just want to have fun. These are the words I repeated to myself, and shared with friends, in the […]

June 13, 2011

Run, Ride, Paddle

They say it’s wise to sign up for your next race soon after your last one. Whether you PR’d or […]

December 13, 2010

Snowed In

The good parts about having our first snow day today: Since it’s fallen on Monday, we get a long weekend, […]

August 11, 2010

Loggin’ miles, summer style

My favorite neighborhood trail Last week ended up being a pretty mileage-heavy week for me: Several 5.5 milers early in […]

June 21, 2010

Hot enough for you?

From the get-go, we know it’s going to be an extra sweaty run. “Might as well strip down now,” I say […]

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